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Gutters
How to Clean Gutters and Downspouts
Cleaning Out Your Gutter System Have you ever wondered where all the water goes during heavy rain or when snow melts at the end of winter? In most homes, water doesn’t just fall from the roof to the ground. Gutters and downspouts carry it away from basements, decks, and other parts of your house. This…
Solar
Solar Pool Heater Collector Types
Heating your swimming pool with a solar heating system is a great way to save yourself money and swim your morning laps at a cozier temperature—and later into the year—than ever before. However, as beneficial as they are, not all solar pool heater collector types are built the same—and it’s important for every pool owner…
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Solar Pool Heater Installation Process
As summer draws to a close, it can be hard to say goodbye to the daily swims in your backyard pool. But there’s a way to extend your swimming season into the not-so-hot months—and it’s both economical and energy-efficient. It’s a solar pool heater—a system that generates heat from sunlight, which transfers right back into…
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Solar Water Heater Collector Types
Collector Types – Flat Plate vs. Evacuated Tube For centuries, people have harnessed the power of the sun to stay warm and comfortable. Homes in China thousands of years ago had windows to allow sunlight in to heat the home during the winter. Greenhouses have been used to grow foods more effectively for hundreds of…
Insulation
How to Insulate Your Attic: A Complete Guide
Attic Insulation: A Key to Lower Energy Bills Keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer starts with proper attic insulation. Without it, your HVAC system works overtime, driving up energy bills as heat escapes during winter or infiltrates during summer. The good news? Adding or upgrading attic insulation is a…
Bathroom
7 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Bathroom
Yes, it’s possible to have a bathroom that’s both sophisticated and high-style in its modern aesthetic, as well as sustainable, too. In fact, many modern looks are designed with sustainability at their heart. By following these simple steps, you can create a bathroom whose contemporary-chic style also leaves a light ecological footprint. Ditch the Tub It’s…
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Swimming pools are expensive. And even worse, cool weather restricts you to only a few months’ of actual pool use throughout the year, right? Wrong. There’s a simple way to extend your swimming season from now on—and best of all, in an efficient and economical way. Say hello to solar pool heaters. Solar pool heaters…
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Solar Water Heater Circulation System Types
Circulation Systems: Direct Circulation Systems vs. Indirect Circulation Looking for a more affordable and practical way to generate heat for your home’s hot water tanks or radiator water heating system? A solar water heating setup is your answer—not only are the setups highly efficient, but they’re nearly free to operate, which can cut down on…